China Myanmar coup response

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has distracted it from a burgeoning partnership – including arms sales – with Myanmar’s junta. Will Beijing fill the gap?

The military coup of February 2021 has opened up new avenues of collaboration between Myanmar and China.

The comments followed Beijing's strongest signals of support for the military administration since last year's coup.

Foreign Minister Wang Yi's comments mark the strongest sign of support for the Myanmar military since last year's coup.

Chinese facilities and enterprises are increasingly being caught in the crossfire of the struggle between the PDFs and the Tatmadaw.

The request marked a small but potentially significant move toward China's engagement with the National Unity Government.

The transfer has spotlighted the country’s continued ambitions and Beijing’s role in them in the post-coup environment.

Sun Guoxiang's surreptitious visit marks China's full return to "business as usual" in Myanmar.

The difference in reporting on the situation in Myanmar between Chinese state media facing international audiences (in English) and Chinese domestic media (in Chinese) reflects the dual political agenda of the Chinese government.

Can Western democracies offer similar aid without legitimizing Myanmar's military administration?

For the first time, the Chinese government has referred to Min Aung Hlaing as "the leader of Myanmar."